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Add 16/9 and 18/30

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 18/30

16/9 + 18/30 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/90 + 54/90 = 160 + 54/90 = 214/90
  5. 214/90 simplified gives 107/45
  6. So, 16/9 + 18/30 = 107/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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